The most common cause is the surgical removal of lymph nodes (ln) to stage certain cancers (breast and melanoma, most commonly). Breast cancer treatment often includes radiation therapy; if the lns are included in the radiation field, the risks increase. Thankfully, rates are down due to new techniques.

The most common cause is the surgical removal of lymph nodes (ln) to stage certain cancers (breast and melanoma, most commonly). Breast cancer treatment often includes radiation therapy; if the lns are included in the radiation field, the risks increase. Thankfully, rates are down due to new techniques.
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Surgery and radiation are probably the two most likely identifiable causes for lymphedema. It can be congenital and a child is born with it. Much more commonly, it will develop during puberty, or else after age 35. Women get lymphedema more commonly than men. Worldwide, the most common cause is a parasitic infection.

Surgery and radiation are probably the two most likely identifiable causes for lymphedema. It can be congenital and a child is born with it. Much more commonly, it will develop during puberty, or else after age 35. Women get lymphedema more commonly than men. Worldwide, the most common cause is a parasitic infection.
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The most common cause is the removal of lymph nodes with breast cancer surgery. Obesity is a common cause of lymphedema. Anybody who has an infection surgery or trauma to a limb is at risk for lymphedema.

The most common cause is the removal of lymph nodes with breast cancer surgery. Obesity is a common cause of lymphedema. Anybody who has an infection surgery or trauma to a limb is at risk for lymphedema.
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